2005 - JAMB Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 5
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The factor responsible for the current inflationary pressures in Nigeria is the
A
exchange rate depreciation
B
increase in exports
C
low per capital income
D
budget surplus
correct option: a
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If government increases in its expenditure on public works, the desired effect is
A
a reduction in the use of capital equipment
B
an increase in the level of emploment
C
an increase in the level of inflation
D
an increase in the use of capital equipment
correct option: a
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An institution that regulates trade relations among members is the
A
ADB
B
OPEC
C
EU
D
IMF
correct option: b
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45
A
7000 units
B
16000 units
C
9000 units
D
8000 units
correct option: c
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47
A
16000 units
B
9000 units
C
8000 units
D
7000 units
correct option: d
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A profit maximizing monopolist should produce within the range where his demand is
A
Inelastic
B
Elastic
C
Infinitely elastic
D
Unitary elastic
correct option: c
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The savings deposit in a commercial bank is called
A
Capital
B
Fund
C
Near
D
Money
correct option: d
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\(\begin{array}{c|c}
\text{Output(kg)} & 240 & 450 & 580 & 630 \\ \hline
\text{MR(N)} & 75 & 48 & -40 & -22 \\ \hline
\text{MC(N)} & 41& 48 & 77 & 20 \\ \end{array}\)
Given the table above, what is the firm's short - run profit maximizing output?
\text{Output(kg)} & 240 & 450 & 580 & 630 \\ \hline
\text{MR(N)} & 75 & 48 & -40 & -22 \\ \hline
\text{MC(N)} & 41& 48 & 77 & 20 \\ \end{array}\)
Given the table above, what is the firm's short - run profit maximizing output?
A
450kg
B
630kg
C
240kg
D
580kg
correct option: a
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